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IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR

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Introduction
Nuclear power programme present scenario
1.2
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5.2
Development of nuclear power in the country

Site selection
Nuclear power plants approved for implementation
Project Profile
Environmental impact assessment under coastal regulation zone
CRZ categorisation and HTL/LTL demarcation
Applicable provision of CRZ to projects proposed by department of
atomic energy
Assessment of impact on CRZ around NPP at Mithivirdi
Marine impact assessment
Marine ecological studies
Thermal dispersion studies
Resettlement and rehabilitation of project affected families
Water requirement and water balance
Plant description
Inherent safety features
Engineered safety features
Radioactive waste management systems
Gaseous radioactive waste management system
Liquid radioactive waste management system
Solid radioactive waste management system
Radiation dose limits for NPP workers/public
Workers of NPP
Public
Radiation protection
Pre-operational radiological survey
Dose apportionment study
Emergency planning
Emergency planning zones
Frequency /periodicity of emergency exercises
Standard of quality in nuclear power plants
Description of environment & anticipated environmental impacts
Air environment
Water environment
Land environment
Biological environment
Noise environment
Socio-economic environment
Environmental management plan
Environmental monitoring programme
Additional studies
Benefits of NPP at Mithivirdi
Economics of nuclear power
Environment sustainability of the project
Social up-liftment of the region
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SUMMARY

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INTRODUCTION
The demand of electricity is growing day by day with increase in industrial growth and
improvements in living standards of people of our country. In order to meet the demand,
Government of India has aimed to achieve the energy security in the country. The fast
depleting natural resources in the country has been foreseen by the Government of
India and this has lead to think of augmenting share of alternatives like nuclear power in
fast manner.
In October 2009, Government of India has accorded in principle approval for five more
new sites, two for indigenous 700 MWe Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors and three
for imported Light Water Reactors of 1000 MWe or more capacity LWRs planned to be
set up with international cooperation. Mithivirdi is one of the sites recommended by site
selection committee in Bhavnagar district of Gujarat state, where 6 reactors of 1000
MWe each are to be established.
To obtain the Environment Clearance to set up Nuclear Power Plants in the above
location from Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), Government of India, Nuclear
Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) entrusted the work of Environmental Impact
Assessment Study to Engineers India Limited (EIL), New Delhi in August, 2010, with a
view to establish the baseline status with respect to various environmental components
viz. air, noise, water, land, biological, radiological, socioeconomic and to evaluate &
predict the potential impacts due to the proposed activities, including their Environmental
Management Plan.
The EIL has collected the baseline data for three seasons (summer, post monsoon and
winter) within a radius of 10 km from December 2010 to November 2011 for analysis of
present baseline status and its environmental impact. Baseline data was collected
around 10 km radius of the plant site and its impact was evaluated. A comprehensive
marine impact assessment was done for evaluating the present scenario and impact on
marine ecosystem for the proposed nuclear plant. Coastal Regulation Zone mapping
was carried out to delineate High Tide Line and Low Tide Line along the proposed site
as per CRZ notification 2011 by MoEF. An Environmental management Plan
incorporating control measures has been included in the report for minimising the
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NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAMME PRESENT SCENARIO
As on 31st July, 2012, the total installed capacity in the country for generating electricity
from all the available sources is about 2,06,456 MWe, which includes about 66.54%
thermal, 19.03% hydro, 2.31% nuclear power and 8.38% renewable power sources.
NPCIL has an installed capacity of 4780 MWe with 20 nuclear power reactors (as on
November 2012) at 6 operating plant sites across the nation. Currently, 2 reactors at
Kudankulam site are in advanced stage of commissioning, 4 more reactors are under
construction, which will add another 4800 MWe of electrical power. In addition, a 500
MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) is being constructed at Kalpakkam. By
the end of XIIth National Plan, the total nuclear power generating capacity is planned to
reach 23,000 MWe and is expected to contribute around 10% of the total power
requirements of the country.
In October 2009, Government of India has accorded In-principle approval for five new
sites, two for indigenous PHWRs and three for imported LWRs for setting up future
nuclear power stations for their full potential. Thus huge requirement of power for the
country could be met by setting-up of more number of Nuclear Power Plants from above
category. In this context, Mithivirdi Nuclear Power Plant assumes importance, which is
planned to have a capacity of 6,000 MWe or more.
1.2
DEVELOPMENT OF NUCLEAR POWER IN THE COUNTRY
A three stage program for generation of nuclear power was propounded, envisaged and
adopted for execution by the Government of India (GoI). The first stage program
envisaged utilization of available resources of natural Uranium in the country for
generation of nuclear power by the home grown Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor
(PHWR) technology. Accordingly, in the bygone four decades, the Department of Atomic
Energy (DAE) through the Project Proponent, NPCIL has installed operating successfully
and safely 18 PHWRs and 2 BWRs. Having acquired proficiency in all the frontiers of
technology, viz. design, construction, commissioning and operation of the NPPs, NPCIL
built power reactor units have logged more than 360 reactor years of successful and
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The Second Stage program involves the application of Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR)
technology using plutonium extracted from the reprocessed spent fuel obtained from first
stage PHWR units and converting Thorium (held as blankets) into Uranium (U-233).
Thorium is available in abundance in India.
The Third Stage involves use of uranium (U-233) obtained from second stage and
thorium as blanket thereby producing uranium for long term energy generation.
2.0
SITE SELECTION
The site selection committee appointed by Govt. of India comprising members from
MoEF, AERB, CEA, BARC, DAE, and NPCIL have recommended Mithivirdi as the
suitable site for establishing the nuclear power plant (6 X 1000 MWe capacity Light
Water Reactor (LWR). The site selection committee has considered various site
selection criteria as specified by AERB/MoEF such as location, land availability,
transportation accessibility, source of cooling water, meteorology, population, seismic
zones, flood analysis, sustainability of the project, other environmental aspects etc.
before recommending the suitability of the site for establishing NPP.
There is a requirement of 777 ha for project area for setting up nuclear plants and
buildings. A total of 603 ha area falls under agricultural land (both kharif and rabi) and
the remaining land includes waste land, forest, scrub land, water body etc. The soil type
is a mixture of sand gravel with intermediate golden colour laterite with clay as a binder.
The proposed Mithivirdi nuclear power plant project will be executed in three stages.
The Stage-I will complete in 2019-20 followed by Stage-II in 2021-2022 and Stage-III in
2023-24. The cost of the proposed project is under negotiation.
3.0
NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS APPROVED FOR IMPLEMENTATION
The Government of India accorded In-principle approval in October 2009 for setting up
additional nuclear power plants viz. 4X700 MWe at Kumharia (Haryana), 2X700 MWe at
Bargi (Madhya Pradesh), 6X1000 MWe at Mithivirdi (Gujarat), 6X1000 MWe at Haripur
(West Bengal), 6X1000 MWe at Kovvada (Andhra Pradesh), 2X1000 MWe at
Kudankulam (Tamil Nadu), and 6X1650 MWe at Jaitapur, (Maharashtra). Accordingly,
permission for starting the pre - project activities also has been accorded for these
projects sites.
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PROJECT PROFILE
The proposed NPP at Mithivirdi will be set up in Talaja Taluka, Bhavnagar district,
Gujarat which is 40 km from Bhavnagar. The site is located on sea coast on west side of
the Gulf of Khambhat. The total project area is 777 ha. The land use and land cover
statistics of the study area is given in Table 1.
Table 1 Land use statistics of NPP at Mithivirdi

Land use
of
distribution %
of
distribution %
(Project area = 777 (10 km)
of
distribution
(30 km)
ha)
Agriculture
78.05
69.24
71.97
Built-up
1.74
2.80
Forest
2.70
2.43
3.34
Waste land
19.25
23.89
16.58
Water body
0.99
0.84
Wetland
0.01
1.07
Others
1.70
3.40
A land measuring 777.80 ha in the coastal area is available and being acquired for
Mithivirdi plant site to set-up all the planned LWR units of proposed Nuclear Power Plant
of 6000 MWe in the location. The brief details of present land use of the proposed plant
site to be acquired are presented in Table 2. The land use in terms of agricultural and
non-agricultural land for the proposed site is given in Table 3.
Table 2 Break-up of Land in different villages to be acquired
Sr. No
Village
Land (Hectares)
Private
Government
1
Jaspara
584.94
164.73
2
Mandva
10.59
3
Khadadpar
12.79
4.75
Total
608.32
169.48
Source: District Administration Bhavnagar
Total
749.67
10.59
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Table 3 Classification of land in the proposed site at Mithivirdi, Bhavnagar district

Sl.No
1
2
3
Village
Agriculture
NonLand
Agriculture
Land
Jaspara
583.18
166.49
Mandva
10.55
0.04
Khadadpar
12.68
4.85
Total
606.41
171.39
Total
Land
No. of
Khatedars
749.67
10.59
17.54
777.80
310
19
11
340
R&R
Issues
Land to be
acquired
through
Government
of Gujarat.
Source: District Administration Bhavnagar
5.0
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT UNDER COASTAL REGULATION ZONE
5.1
CRZ CATEGORISATION AND HTL/LTL DEMARCATION
The proposed project is a coastal site project and thus falls under the purview of Coastal
Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification - 2011. Accordingly, a detailed CRZ demarcation
study has been carried out by Institute of Remote Sensing (IRS), Anna University,
Chennai. Based on above CRZ demarcation studies, the 200 m and 500 m from High
Tide Line (HTL) have been plotted on the revenue map of NPP at Mithivirdi by IRS,
Chennai. The NPP layout has been superimposed on this map. As per CRZ Notification,
the NPP at Mithivirdi site falls in CRZ III category.
5.2
APPLICABLE PROVISION OF CRZ TO PROJECTS PROPOSED BY DEPARTMENT

OF ATOMIC ENERGY
Costal Regulation Zone Notification dated 6th January, 2011 issued by the Ministry of
Environment & Forests (MoEF) (under section 3 i (b) and Section 3 (2) (v) of the
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and Section 5(3)(d) of Environment (Protection)
Rules, 1986) and amended as per the provisions of Para `2` of MOEF notification vide
S.O. 114 (E) in October 2001, the setting-up of new industries and expansion of existing
industries and other activities are prohibited in CRZ, except for (a) those directly related
to water front or directly need foreshore facilities and (b) Projects of Department of
Atomic Energy (DAE).
This is to further mention that all the facilities of the proposed Nuclear Power Plant at
Mithivirdi under DAE, also requires water front and foreshore facilities, are within the
CRZ as per above demarcation and considered as Permissible Activities, under Para
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certificate from state coastal zone management authority and clearance from MoEF in
line with requirements of the CRZ Notification 2011.
5.3
ASSESSMENT OF IMPACT ON CRZ AROUND NPP AT MITHIVIRDI
There is no sensitive eco-system in the intertidal area and 500 m coastal zone beyond
HTL and also this area is not included in any national park or sanctuary. Therefore, the
proposed project activity will not affect any sensitive ecosystem. The above area is not
being used for salt pans by local people. Therefore, conversion of this stretch of land for
the construction of the essential facilities will not have any significant impact on flora,
fauna and human activities.
5.4
MARINE IMPACT ASSESSMENT
INDOMER Coastal Hydraulics (P) Limited, Chennai engaged by Engineers India Limited,
New Delhi carried out the marine impact assessment study due to foreshore activities of
the project including jetty on coastal diversity and the proposed nuclear power plant at
Mithivirdi with respect to plankton, fish and diversity of flora and fauna along the shore
line with physicochemical features of the coastal water during study period from
December 2011 to April 2012. INDOMER also carried out the thermal impact
assessment on coastal and marine flora and fauna.
The proposed marine facilities for the power plant will consist of:
i) Groyne type seawater intake,
ii) Return water outfall through six tunnels (at a distance varying from 2.5 Km to 3.5
Km from the coast) and
iii) Temporary material handling jetty.
The intake in the present case has been designed as the intake open channel with
groynes. This design will minimize the interference with currents and avoid any vortex
formation. The intake will have appropriate screens and trash bars with openings to
minimize the entry of marine organisms, fish larvae and fishes.
The quantity of dredging is estimated at 3 x 106 m3 and is proposed to be utilized
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The baseline data collected from the project region and the review of the available
information indicate that the water quality parameters are within the acceptable limits for
the coastal waters. The coastal waters are well mixed and free from any major pollution.
5.4.1 MARINE ECOLOGICAL STUDIES
The ecological status of the region was assessed in order to establish the baseline of
marine ecology.
i)
The diversity values (H) for phytoplankton and zooplankton were found to be
between 4 and 5 indicating the region as moderate to good.
ii) Mangrove in and around the project site is extremely poor and sparsely
distributed. Rhizophora sp. was seen in patches in between the rocks, Avicenia
sp. was found in good number on the river banks near Alang ship yard.
iii) No coral reefs/ coral patches were observed in the study area. Sea grass/ sea
weeds and algal communities were observed to be very scantly distributed.
iv) No Turtle nesting ground was noticed in the study/ project area.
v) Southern side of the project area near Alang ship yard has vast expanse of Tidal
flats/ Mud flats due to the presence of a river.
vi) There is no intensive fishing activity in the vicinity of the proposed site.
5.5
THERMAL DISPERSION STUDIES
The total Condenser Cooling Water (CCW) of 43220 MLD will be discharged through a
configuration of 6 tunnels each of 8m diameter, with 5 ports of 2m diameter in each
tunnel at discharge end with a spacing of 100m and each pair of tunnels extending into
sea by 2500 m, 3000 m and 3500 m. The outfall will be designed with multiple ports to
enhance the jet mixing. The tide induced flow field is simulated using MIKE 21 HD
model and the mixing of the return water discharge is studied using MIKE 21 AD
model. The modeling studies have been carried out for a discharge of 43220 MLD of
CCW with a discharge temperature not exceeding 7C above the ambient level. The
CCW discharged will reach the ambient temperature within a shorter distance and time
on the basis of modeling study.
The model studies reveal that the mixing rate is slightly on the lower side during neap
tide and spread of water with temperature difference of 1C was observed to be up to a
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southern side of the outfalls. CCW discharged at the outfall has a tendency to spread
more towards south during the tidal cycles. This happens perhaps due to stronger ebb
currents expected along the western boundary of a water body during the ebb tidal cycle.
During the flood and ebb cycles of tidal flow, the spread of CCW is observed to extend to
a greater distance on the southern side compared to those observed on the northern
side.
Hence, as per the model study, the intake channel will be located on the north side of
the outfall system. The quality of CCW discharged into the sea shall be in conformity
with the stipulated standards of the Gujarat Pollution Control Board.
6.0
RESETTLEMENT AND REHABILITATION OF PROJECT AFFECTED FAMILIES
Preparation of a detailed Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R) plan is taken up for

compensation to the Project Affected People (PAP) in line with the National Rehabilitation
& Resettlement (R & R) Policy -2007 and in consultation with Gujarat State Government for
the project affected people.
Discussions are being held with District Collector / Commissioner of the concerned area
for compensation for land & landed properties.
The NPCIL policy envisages a special focus on the creation and up-gradation of skill
sets of landless persons and other project affected persons (PAPs), who are dependent
upon agricultural operations over the acquired land, and for the rural artisans e.g.
blacksmiths, carpenters, potters, masons etc., who contribute to the society together, to
improve their employability.
With the help of District Administration, the essential inputs containing lists of land losers
and project affected persons are being prepared.
NPCIL is committed to establish requisite system for organizing vocational and formal
training and education for all such identified persons and extend full assistance to them
to become eligible for seeking employment with the project proponent or any other
organized sector.

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NPCIL is committed to implement the R & R package as per the mutual agreement with
the State Government.
7.0
WATER REQUIREMENT AND WATER BALANCE
Water requirement of the project for condenser cooling system would be met from sea
water (Table 4). Special measures would be taken in designing the sea water based
condenser cooling system. The fresh water for plant site is proposed to be met from
Desalination Plant of appropriate capacity to be installed at Plant Site (Table 5).
Table 4 Sea Water Requirement Estimate

System
Parameter
Condenser
System(CDS)
Turbine Close Loop
Cooling System
(TCS)
Total
Circulating water
to/from main condenser
Circulating water
to/from three (3) TCS
heat exchangers
Required Value
282,960 M3/hr (approx.) per
unit
7,040 M3/hr (approx.) per unit
290,000 M3/hr (approx.) per
unit
17,40,000 M3/hr (approx.)
18,00,000 M3/hr (rounded)
43200 MLD (approx.)
Total (for six units)
The rise in temperature of the receiving water body due to condenser cooling water at
the point of discharge will not be more than 7oC in line with requirements of the statutory
requirement notified by MoEF.
Table 5 Fresh Water Consumption
System
Potable Water
Monthly average
M3/hr
7.95
Fire Protection System
1.14
Demineralized Water System
5.68
Service Water System
79.5
Total (per unit)
100 (approx.)
Total (6 units)
Approximately 15 MLD
A desalination plant based on Mechanical Vapour Compression (MVC) technology of

capacity 45 MLD will be setup to cater the needs of the project including township as
given in Table 6.

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Table 6 Requirement of water for Plant and Township area

Sl.
No
DEMAND
TOTAL
Water for plant requirements
15 MLD
40 MLD
Township
3 MLD
5 MLD
Total
18 MLD
QUANTITY OF
SEA WATER
45 MLD
In MVC process, the incoming sea water is pre-heated with minute dose of scale
inhibiting additive and passed through a heat exchanger, where the heat in the
discharged brine and product water is recovered. The sea water is then re-circulated
and sprayed on the outside of a bundle of horizontal heat transfer tubes at a rate just
sufficient to create thin continuous liquid films.
Product water generated by this technology is very close to DM water quality, and
requires minimum further treatment to be used for plant DM water make up requirement.
The effluents of DM plant will be neutralized and discharged into sea as per the Gujarat
Pollution Control Board norms
8.0
PLANT DESCRIPTION
The nuclear island structures include the containment (the steel containment vessel and
the containment internal structure), and the shield and auxiliary buildings. The
containment, shield and auxiliary buildings are structurally integrated on a common
basement which is embedded below the finished plant grade level.
The Advance Passive Reactor Plant (pressurized water reactor) consists of two heat
transfer circuits, each with a steam generator, two reactor coolant pumps, a single hot
leg and two cold legs, for circulating reactor coolant. In addition the system includes a
pressurizer, interconnecting piping, valves and instrumentation necessary for operational
control and safeguards actuation. All system equipment is located in the reactor
containment. The Fuel Assemblies (FA) are arranged in a lattice in the Reactor. The
In/Out movements of the Control rod drive mechanism (CRDM) control the nuclear
fission energy generated in the Reactor. The forced circulation of Primary Coolant by
Reactor Coolant Pump (RCP) transfers the heat energy in the reactor to the Steam
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transferring the heat energy to the Secondary side water on the shell side of the SG,
returns to the RCP suction.
The water in the shell side of the SG, called Secondary side is evaporated and the
steam is fed to the Turbo-Generator to generate electricity. Of the thermal power output
of 3415 Mwt, a nominal net electrical output of 1000 MWe will be produced. The Steam
works on the blades of the turbine, thereby rotating the Turbo-Generator shaft, expands
and enters the Condenser. Condenser cooling water system condenses the low
enthalpy Steam that enters the condenser to water.
8.1
INHERENT SAFETY FEATURES
The passive safety design is based on the natural principles of gravity flows, natural
circulation, heat transfer, condensation and expansion of gasses. Reactivity coefficients
characterizing the reactor core reactivity change in response to variations in parameters
of the fuel, coolant and boron concentration are negative under normal operation,
anticipated operational occurrence and design basis accidents. Thus, any fast changes
in power are self-terminating.
8.2
ENGINEERED SAFETY FEATURES

Engineered safety features (ESF) are actuated in the event of an accidental release of
radioactive fission products from the reactor coolant system. The engineered safety
features function to localize, control, mitigate, and terminate such accidents and to
maintain radiation exposure levels to the public below applicable limits and guidelines.
The task is accomplished by quickly shutting down the reactor and making it sub-critical,
fast cooling and maintaining water level in core, continued heat removal from core to
limit rise of fuel temperature, containing radioactivity release from the core and
safeguarding various systems from over pressure.
8.3
RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
8.3.1
GASEOUS RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The Gaseous Radwaste System is designed to perform the collection of gaseous wastes
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off-site releases of radioactivity within acceptable limits prescribed by the Atomic Energy
Regulatory Board (AERB).
The major source of input to the gaseous radwaste system is the fission gases which are
carried by hydrogen and nitrogen gas. The other major source of input is through the
tank vent or the liquid radwaste system de-gasifier discharge.
Releases from the gaseous radwaste system are continuously monitored by a radiation
detector in the discharge line. This instrument provides an alarm signal at a high level
set point to alert operators of rising radiation levels. The monitor is also interlocked with
an isolation valve in the discharge line; the valve closes at a higher level set point. In
addition, the system includes provisions for taking grab samples of the discharge flow
stream for analysis.
8.3.2
LIQUID RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The liquid radwaste system is designed to control, collect, process, handle, store, and
dispose of liquid radioactive waste generated as the result of normal operation, including
anticipated operational occurrences.
The liquid radwaste system processes waste with an upstream filter followed by ion
exchange resin vessels in series. The top of the first vessel is normally charged with
activated carbon, to act as a deep-bed filter and remove oil from floor drain wastes.
Moderate amounts of other wastes can also be routed through this vessel. After
deionization, the water passes through an after-filter where radioactive particulates and
resin fines are removed. The processed water then enters one of three monitor tanks.
When one of the monitor tanks is full, the system is automatically realigned to route
processed water to another tank. The contents of the monitor tank are re-circulated and
sampled. In the unlikely event of high radioactivity, the tank contents are returned to a
waste holdup tank for additional processing.
Normally, however, the radioactivity will be well below the discharge limits. Detection of
high radiation in the discharge stream stops the discharge flow and operator action is
required to re-establish discharge. The radioactive level will be regularly monitored and
ensured that they are well below the discharged limit as stipulated by the Atomic energy
regulatory board (AERB).

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SOLID RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The solid waste management system is designed to collect and accumulate spent ion
exchange resins and deep bed filtration media, spent filter cartridges, dry active wastes,
and mixed wastes generated as a result of normal plant operation, including anticipated
operational occurrences.
The dry solid radwaste comprising of compactable and non-compactable waste are
packed into boxes and drums. Drums are used for higher activity compactable and noncompactable wastes Compaction is performed by mobile equipment or is performed
offsite. The volume of radioactive waste will be regularly monitored and ensured that
they are well below limit as stipulated by the Atomic energy regulatory board (AERB).
8.4
RADIATION DOSE LIMITS FOR NPP WORKERS/PUBLIC
8.4.1
WORKERS OF NPP
For workers of NPP, individual dose of 100 mSv over 5 years with less than 30 mSv in
any year is imposed as effective maximum dose as per AERB requirements. The design
of proposed reactor at NPP at Mithivirdi is aimed at providing low dose rates work places
and suitable ergonomics. This design can be described as passive protection ensures
that further optimization of individual dose can be achieved during plant operation.
8.4.2
PUBLIC
For members of public the upper limit of radiation exposure is 1 mSv/year
(0.001Sv/year) of effective dose, during normal operation of all the NPPs at the site.
8.4.3
RADIATION PROTECTION
The design of the project will be such that the radiation dose to the members of public
from all the routes are within AERB limits. The AERB permitted dose to the members of
public is 1.0 mSv/y from all the routes and units at the site. For highlighting the
experiences of the existing NPP units in India, the radiation dose to the members of
public from all the operating stations of NPCIL is presented in Fig. 1. It is clear from the
figure that the radiation dose to public due to NPCILs nuclear power plants is observed
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background radiation of 2.4 mSv/y. Therefore, nuclear power plants do not pose any
hazard to human and other life forms.
Fig. 1 Public Dose at Exlusion Zone from NPPs (2006-2010) (AERB Prescribed Annual
Limit is 1000 micro-Sievert)
8.4.4
PRE-OPERATIONAL RADIOLOGICAL SURVEY

The pre-operational environmental monitoring was carried out by Environmental Survey
Laboratory of Health Physics Division, BARC during November 2010 and the
observations are as follows.
Direct radiation exposure measurements

Gamma radiation level at various locations around Mithivirdi is observed in the
range of 0.022-0.182 Sv/h. with an average value 0.088 Sv/h. The gamma
radiation levels around the site are of normal background.
Radioactivity Levels in various environmental Matrices

The environmental samples show the existence of various radionuclides of natural
(238U, 232Th, 40K) and fallout (137Cs and 90Sr) origin.
Tritium (3H) in water samples

Tritium in water has been found less than the detection level of 10 Bq/l in all water
samples.
Radioactivity levels in water samples (137Cs and 90Sr)

The 90Sr activity in all the water samples is below detectable level of 1.5 mBq/l.
The 137Cs activity in all the water samples is in the range of BDL-3.3 mBq/l.

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Radioactivity levels in aquatic organism (137Cs and 40K)

Fish and crab samples were analysed. The
137
Cs and
40
K activities in the samples
are in the range of BDL-0.13 Bq/kg flesh wt. and 11.4-28.9 Bq.kg-1 flesh wt.
respectively.
Radioactivity levels in soil and sand samples

Soil and sand samples were collected from various locations around the site and
analysed for natural and fallout activity 238U, 232Th, 40K, and 137Cs are in the range of
3 45.5 Bq./kg wt., 10 56.3 Bq./kg wt, 25.6 331.3 Bq./kg wt and 0.73 3.62
Bq./kg wt. respectively.
137
Cs and 40K Radioactivity levels
i) In vegetable and fruit samples

Radioactivity level in Vegetable and fruit samples are in the range of BDL - 0.18
Bq./kg wt. and 16.4 64.4 Bq./kg wt. respectively.
ii) In cereals and pulses
Radioactivity level in Cereals and pulses samples are in the range of BDL - 0.18
Bq/kg wt. and 85.2 364 Bq./kg wt. respectively.
iii) Radioactivity levels in leaf and grass samples
Radioactivity level in Leaf and grass samples are in the range of BDL 1.52 Bq/kg
wt. and 70 986.4 Bq./kg wt. respectively.
8.5
DOSE APPORTIONMENT STUDY

The Dose Apportionment Study was carried out by Health Physics Division, BARC and
the observations are as follows
Atmospheric and aquatic releases from the station are assessed to compute
the impact on public. The radioactive species considered are Fission Product
Noble Gases, 41Ar, tritiated water, 131I, and fission/ activation product
particulates. The pathways of exposure evaluated include (where applicable)
plume-shine, submersion, inhalation, ground-shine and ingestion. One year site
Meteorological data has been used to quantify the impact of releases. Dietary
data of the local population has also been used in this study. The gaseous
releases will take place from building top vent of height 80m. The radius of the
exclusion boundary is taken as 1.0 km.
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effluents in the Gulf of Khambhat at 3.5 km from the coast, and conservatively
calculating doses arising from consumption of fish.
The dose due to disposal of solid waste has been done as per accepted
practices in all nuclear power plant sites in India and a notional dose of 0.05
mSv/y has been allocated for dose through the terrestrial route.
This
apportionment is applicable for the entire site, until further detailed evaluation
is carried out.
As per assessment, a total adult dose of 0.0288 mSv/y is computed, 0.0288

mSv/y coming from the atmospheric route and 8.11x10-6 mSv/y from the water
route. The corresponding total dose for an infant is calculated as 0.0675 mSv/y,
with 0.0675 mSv/y being derived from the air route and 1.85 x 10-5 mSv/y from
the water route.
Since an infant is considered to be a critical member of the population, it is

recommended that a dose of 0.41 mSv/y may be apportioned for a six-unit
AP-1000 nuclear power plant (6 x 1000 MWe) at Mithivirdi, Gujarat for
atmospheric and aquatic releases.
9.0
EMERGENCY PLANNING
Emergency planning is a part of the concept of defense in depth. Emergency measures
to be adopted NPP at Mithivirdi site is a mandatory requirement as per Atomic Energy
Regulatory Board. This emergency plan and the implementation methodology have to be
demonstrated before making the reactor critical with the close coordination of National
Disaster Management Authorities (NDMA), State District Authorities, DAE (crisis
management group), Environmental Survey Laboratory, BARC and NPCIL. The conduct
of mock exercise is a mandatory requirement prior to making the reactor critical.
Accordingly, a documented emergency planning and preparedness program as per the
guidelines/ code of AERB is to be prepared by project management and obtain approval
of District Authority.
9.1
EMERGENCY PLANNING ZONES

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The area around the plant site is divided into various zones as described below for
effective handling of the emergency situations:
As per AERB requirements, the exclusion zone covers a distance of about 1 km around
the plant site within which no habitation is permitted and is protected by security
personal from state /central government agency/Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
The sterilized zone covers a distance up to 5 km radius around the plant site within
which natural growth of population is permitted and industrial development is controlled
by state administration through administrative measures. The zone of 0 -16 km is termed
as emergency planning zone (EPZ).
9.2
FREQUENCY /PERIODICITY OF EMERGENCY EXERCISES
The following exercises will be followed in NPP.
9.3
Plant emergency Exercise Quarterly
Site emergency Exercise Annually
Off-Site emergency Exercise Bi-annually
STANDARD OF QUALITY IN NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
High standards of quality are enforced in all activities related to designing, manufacturing
of equipment, construction, commissioning and operation of NPP. Elaborate step-bystep quality assurance programs are formulated prior to undertaking of any activity. The
quality assurance control functions are performed by a third party, i.e. the party not
associated with the activity.
Activities at different stages of the project such as, site selection, designing,
manufacturing of equipment, construction, erection, commissioning, operation and
maintenance are governed by Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) codes.
Continuous improvements in various areas of Quality Assurances were achieved by

NPCIL in its existing NPPs in line with policy and commitment included in ISO 9001
Document. Response times on various activities were improved with large success.
10.0
DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT & ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

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The various activities involved in both construction and operation of proposed project are
identified first, and then the likely impacts are identified.
The impact assessment has been carried out with respect to various environmental
components, taking into account, the existing status of environment and the changes
likely to occur due to the project activities. M/s Pragathi Labs and Consultant Private
Limited, Secunderabad which is MoEF and Quality Council of India (QCI) approved, was
entrusted the task of establishment of environmental data collection for three season
starting from December 2010 to December 2011 excluding the monsoon season. M/s
Salim Ali centre for Ornithology & Natural History (SACON), Coimbatore, an
autonomous organization under the MoEF did the intensive study on the flora and fauna
of the region and the project impact on the biological environment. Marine Impact
Assessment and CRZ mapping was carried out by INDOMER Coastal Hydraulics Private
Limited, Chennai and Institute of Remote Sensing, Anna University, Chennai
respectively. The environmental impacts for all components are described below.
10.1
AIR ENVIRONMENT
Suspended Particulate Matter, PM10, PM2.5, SO2 and NOx were monitored on 24 hourly
basis as per CPCB standards while Ozone was monitored on 8 hourly basis. There are 8
air quality monitoring stations spread across north, north west and south west direction
of the plant. The average SPM level is ranging between 135-176 g/m3 followed by PM10
(51-67 g/m3), PM2.5 (11.7-20.6 g/m3), SO2 (13-19.3 g/m3) and NOx (15.8-24.6 g/m3).
98 percentile values at monitoring stations for parameters listed in National Ambient Air
Quality Standards (NAAQS) were recorded well within the limits.
The impact on air quality during the construction phase of the proposed project shall be
in terms of increased dust (SPM) concentration locally. There shall be minimal impact
due to SPM levels and shall be limited to construction phase only. As such, there will not
be any direct emissions of conventional pollutants from the project processes except
during construction phase. However, with the development of the project, associated
roads, and landscape lawns, the level of particulate matters will come down to normal
level and much below the permissible limits specified by CPCB/MoEF. Hence, the
impacts of the proposed nuclear power plant on ambient air quality due to conventional
air pollutants will be insignificant. There will be marginal increase in conventional air

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pollutants levels due to increase in vehicular traffic and urbanization. However, these
concentrations shall be within the prescribed limits of CPCB / GPCB.
10.2
WATER ENVIRONMENT
For water quality assessment, water samples from 8 stations (3 surface water locations
and 5 sub-surface water locations) were collected and analysed for a period of one year.
The water from Mahi river pipeline will be used only for construction phase. The surface
water quality satisfies the Class C of surface water (Drinking water source with
conventional treatment followed by disinfection) (IS10500: 1991). The levels of total
coliform are present in some samples and faecal coliform are absent in the sampled
ground water.
The Condenser Cooling Water requirement for the proposed nuclear power project is
being planned to be met from Arabian Sea and fresh water requirement from
desalination plant proposed to be set up at the site of nuclear power project.
A packaged sewage treatment plant will be set up for treatment of sewage water
generated within the plant premises. The treated sewage is proposed to be reused for
development of greenbelt and plantations in and around the units of nuclear power plant.
Therefore, the impact of domestic effluents on water resources of the region would be
insignificant.
10.3
LAND ENVIRONMENT
The impact on land environment during construction phase shall be due to generation of
debris/construction material, which shall be properly collected and disposed off. There
will be no accumulation of drainage on the higher elevation side as the site will be
graded. A garland drain network is developed to collect and route the drain water
towards sea. No impact is envisaged due to the same.
All wastes generated are segregated as solid and hazardous wastes and collected
together for disposal. All such wastes will be transported to authorized disposal agency.
Accordingly, there shall be no additional load on land environment during operation
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For establishing soil characteristics within the study area, soil samples from 10 locations
were collected and analysed for relevant parameters. The soil of the proposed site is
silty loam type. At present, most of the land is under cultivated and sparse scrub
vegetation also exists in the study area. However, with the introduction of the project, the
land use pattern of the area will improve with neat and clean project buildings, lawns and
gardens. The area in the exclusion zone around the project will be developed into a
green belt as per the requirements of AERB and Gujarat Pollution Control Board
(GPCB). This will further improve the aesthetic and land use environment at the
proposed project site.
10.4
BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT
The marginal increase in the local gaseous pollutant levels due to the operation of
vehicle and equipment is short-term during construction phase and it is not expected to
have any notable impact on the faunal and floral components.
There is no discharge of conventional pollutants in the aquatic environment; so marine

fauna and flora would not be affected. The thermal discharges of condenser cooling
water would not exceed the stipulated standards and thus would not create stress on
aquatic flora and fauna.
The effluents shall be suitably treated and there shall be no significant impact on fresh
water ecology. There is no sanctuary/national park/ ecologically sensitive area within 10
kms radius of the proposed project. The biodiversity of the region would be enhanced
due to green belt programme of proposed NPP.
10.5
NOISE ENVIRONMENT
Noise levels were monitored at twenty locations in and around the proposed project site,
surrounding villages, commercial and sensitive places. Among twenty, ten locations for
noise and ten for traffic quality monitoring stations. Both daytime and night time noise
levels were observed closer to the respective ambient noise level standards.
The impact on noise environment during the construction phase of the project shall be
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However it is to be noted that due to project activities there will be limited increase in
vehicles during peak construction time of present project. All proper traffic management
measures will be adopted towards reduction in movement of vehicles.
As regards the impacts of vibrations generated due to the equipments in the proposed
power plant, there will be negligible impact on nearby human settlements and the effects
would be relatively local in nature. As new equipment and machinery to be installed will
be based on modern technologies, these will produce minimum noise and vibrations.
10.6
SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
Effect of employment generation and additional transport requirements on local
infrastructural facilities are adequately addressed for the project construction activities.
Operational phase of the plant covers the entire life span of the plant. Hence the impacts
of the operational phase extend over a long period of time. The policy of NPCIL towards
social welfare & community development aims at strengthening the bond between
Project Authorities and local population in the vicinity of nuclear power plant. In line with
this policy, the positive impacts include opportunities for employment, improvement of
transport facilities, enhancement of basic facilities in the areas of education, health, and
infrastructure facilities.
In addition to the compensation for acquired property, NPCIL proposes R & R Package
for the Project Affected Families (PAFs) of NPP at Mithivirdi in line with the best of the
provisions of National Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy 2007.
11.0
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Based on the baseline data collected for three seasons for various environmental
components viz. air, noise, water, land, biological and socio-economic and prediction
and evaluation of impacts are carried out. Strategies and control measures have been
formulated for minimizing the potential adverse impacts due to proposed nuclear power
project. The component wise project activities, impacts and EMP measures are
delineated as follows.
The EMP lists out all these measures not only for both the construction and but also
operational phases of the proposed project. However, during construction phase, the
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emission can affect air quality. In order to keep a check on the emissions of NOx, SPM
and SO2 from all the point sources, the emissions will be monitored as per statutory
regulations.
The impact to the aquatic environment due to discharge of condenser cooling water into
the Arabian Sea will be minimized by constructing discharging through under sea bed
tunnels of length of 2.5 Km to 3.5 Km. Accordingly, the condensers will be designed in
such a way that the resultant temperature rise of the receiving water body will not be
more than 7 C in line with MoEF notification on CCW discharge temperature limits.
However, this would also be monitored on regular basis by NPCIL.
After the construction is over, landscaping and horticulture activities would be taken-up
and the area will be developed aesthetically. NPCIL has continually endeavored towards
Sustainable Development in their corporate philosophy. Green belt development
programme will be taken up to cover most of the area of exclusion zone suitably. Local
suitable species are to be planted to enhance the biodiversity. General awareness about
various ecological issues connected with the construction as well as operation of the
plant would be increased gradually. This will help the habitants to grow more ecologically
conscious as far as protection of the surrounding environment is concerned.
Major equipment and machineries, which are prone to generate high noise levels, will be
provided with enclosures / mufflers for low noise generation. The operators cabin would
be acoustically insulated with special doors and observation windows. The operators
working in high noise area would be provided with protective devices such as ear
muffs/ear plugs and they would be trained to use these devices.
Efforts will be made to promote harmony with the local population and further
consolidate their positive perceptions of industrialization by engaging in socially-friendly
activities such as maintaining roads, water conservation programmes, safety
management programs and supporting infrastructures in nearby schools in due course
of time. Sanitation facilities in labour colonies would be provided to ensure better
hygiene and health. Regular environmental awareness programs would be organised by
NPCIL to impress upon the surrounding population about the beneficial impacts of the
project and also about the measures being undertaken for environmental safety.
12.0
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

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NPCIL will establish an Environmental Survey Laboratory (ESL) headed by a well

qualified and experienced technical person from the relevant field. The laboratory will
carry out number of activities related to analysis of ambient air quality, stack emissions,
and water quality. This laboratory will continue to monitor radioactivity in samples of
water, vegetation and food products in the entire area within a radius of 30 km around
the site, throughout the life of the NPPs to check for any variations and to check that the
environment is safe. The ESL will be set-up and managed by Health Physics Division,
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). Its findings will be reported to Atomic Energy
Regulatory Board (AERB) and other authorities.
13.0
ADDITIONAL STUDIES
In Addition, following special studies have been carried out by independent institutes /
agencies, organized by EIL and NPCIL for generation of important baseline data /
specific information required for the subject EIA study.
(i) Marine Impact Assessment (MIA) and study of thermal dispersion of condenser
cooling seawater discharges from proposed nuclear power project at Mithivirdi,
Gujarat by INDOMER Coastal Hydraulics Pvt. Ltd, Chennai.
(ii) High Tide Line/Low Tide Line and Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) demarcation
of Mithivirdi coast by Institute of Remote Sensing (IRS), Anna University,
Chennai.
(iii) Baseline environmental data collection for flora and fauna for NPP at Mithivirdi,
Gujarat by Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology & Natural History (SACON),
Coimbatore
(iv) Pre-operational radiological survey for Mithivirdi site by Health Physics
Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai.
(v) Provisional Public Dose apportionment study for Mithivirdi site by Health
Physics Division, BARC, Mumbai.
14.0
BENEFITS OF NPP AT MITHIVIRDI
The foregoing analysis and discussion indicates that the proposed project at Mithivirdi
for establishment of Nuclear Power Plant is environmentally benign and sustainable.

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ECONOMICS OF NUCLEAR POWER
The important factors affecting the operating economics of power generating

technologies are capital cost, debt equity pattern, and interest during construction,
discount rate and fuel choice. The analysis of economics of the technologies as on date
reveals that nuclear power, in the long term, is an economical option. Considering the
component of fuel cost is lower in case of nuclear power, the escalation impact on tariff
is also lower. Nuclear power in India has been established as safe, reliable, clean &
environment friendly and economically compatible with other sources of power
generation units in India. Therefore, establishment of NPP in the western coast of the
country assumes importance, as it will provide much needed electricity with minimal
environmental impact and with comparable cost of electricity generation.
14.2
ENVIRONMENT SUSTAINABILITY OF THE PROJECT
Nuclear power plants emit fewer pollutants as compared to any other power plants. The
emissions of conventional pollutants like NOx, SO2 and SPM from nuclear power plant
are insignificant. The radiological emissions from a nuclear power plants are controlled
through a comprehensive radiological waste management and radiological protection
system and mechanism, which meets the requirement of AERB. Therefore, the radiation
dose to the environment due to operation of nuclear power plants in India is within the
limits specified by AERB.
14.3
SOCIAL UP-LIFTMENT OF THE REGION
NPCIL will contribute towards uplifting of the surrounding areas. Further, setting-up of
this project will be a boom to this region and will improve the living conditions of the
society.

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